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Chinese Civil War: A History from Beginning to End
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“Chinese Civil A History from Beginning to End” offers a detailed historical timeline and an in-depth discussion of the Chinese Civil War in its entirety. The book covers the first stages of the war, from 1927-1937, the interlude from 1938-1945 during the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II, and the final and most well-known phase of the war, from 1946-1949. Learn about the causes, events, and lasting effects of the Chinese Civil War and about the warfare tactics and political strategy of the Chinese Communist Party and the Nationalist Kuomintang during these integral years.
Experience the turmoil of post-imperial China as the nation tried to find a new identity under the leadership and influence of figures like Sun Yat-sen, Chiang Kai-shek, and Mao Zedong. This is the story about how a group of young, inexperienced Chinese revolutionaries changed the destiny of China.
Discover a plethora of topics such as A War BrewsFirst Communist InsurgencyThe Japanese A “United” FrontWorld War War Inside a WarInitial Nationalist VictoriesThe Communist TakeoverAnd much more!
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“Chinese Civil A History from Beginning to End” offers a detailed historical timeline and an in-depth discussion of the Chinese Civil War in its entirety. The book covers the first stages of the war, from 1927-1937, the interlude from 1938-1945 during the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II, and the final and most well-known phase of the war, from 1946-1949. Learn about the causes, events, and lasting effects of the Chinese Civil War and about the warfare tactics and political strategy of the Chinese Communist Party and the Nationalist Kuomintang during these integral years.
Experience the turmoil of post-imperial China as the nation tried to find a new identity under the leadership and influence of figures like Sun Yat-sen, Chiang Kai-shek, and Mao Zedong. This is the story about how a group of young, inexperienced Chinese revolutionaries changed the destiny of China.
Discover a plethora of topics such as A War BrewsFirst Communist InsurgencyThe Japanese A “United” FrontWorld War War Inside a WarInitial Nationalist VictoriesThe Communist TakeoverAnd much more!
So if you want a concise and informative book on the Chinese Civil War, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!
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109 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 24, 2022
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July 24, 2022
Published in 2022 by Hourly History.
Hourly History is a series of histories and biographies that a reader can read in about an hour. Sometimes, that works out quite well. Sometimes, the topic is just too big to cover in an hour.
The first half of the twentieth century was a time of great turmoil for China. There were multiple wars, political chaos, multiple governments. There was also 15 years of civil war in two distinct phases, interrupted by the Japanese invasion of China during World War II.
From 1927-1937, Chaing Kai-shek's Nationalist government and Mao Zedong's Communist government fought a civil war. When Japan invaded China, the civil war was suspended (sort of) and a united front was formed. Soon after the end of the war, the civil war resumed and the communist faction won, with the exception of the island of Taiwan.
This short history suffers from a couple of problems. There is simply too much to cover. The book attempts to describe Mao's politics, but never even tries to explain the Nationalist program, such as it was.
The book also suffers from an abundance of clunky writing. For example, this is from a paragraph about 2/3 of the way through the book: "...the next stages of the Chinese Civil War would commence. This state of civil war would last for more than three years, sending China into a state of warfare once more."
In two sentences there are three references to the civil war starting up again that state nothing more than the fact that the civil war was starting up again. Space is tight in a book that is only supposed to last an hour and also tell the story of almost 20 years of warfare. Cleaning up this sort of writing would make more room for other important items, like an explanation of Chiang Kai-shek's policies.
I rate this audiobook 3 stars out of 5.
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Hourly History is a series of histories and biographies that a reader can read in about an hour. Sometimes, that works out quite well. Sometimes, the topic is just too big to cover in an hour.
The first half of the twentieth century was a time of great turmoil for China. There were multiple wars, political chaos, multiple governments. There was also 15 years of civil war in two distinct phases, interrupted by the Japanese invasion of China during World War II.
From 1927-1937, Chaing Kai-shek's Nationalist government and Mao Zedong's Communist government fought a civil war. When Japan invaded China, the civil war was suspended (sort of) and a united front was formed. Soon after the end of the war, the civil war resumed and the communist faction won, with the exception of the island of Taiwan.
This short history suffers from a couple of problems. There is simply too much to cover. The book attempts to describe Mao's politics, but never even tries to explain the Nationalist program, such as it was.
The book also suffers from an abundance of clunky writing. For example, this is from a paragraph about 2/3 of the way through the book: "...the next stages of the Chinese Civil War would commence. This state of civil war would last for more than three years, sending China into a state of warfare once more."
In two sentences there are three references to the civil war starting up again that state nothing more than the fact that the civil war was starting up again. Space is tight in a book that is only supposed to last an hour and also tell the story of almost 20 years of warfare. Cleaning up this sort of writing would make more room for other important items, like an explanation of Chiang Kai-shek's policies.
I rate this audiobook 3 stars out of 5.
https://dwdsreviews.blogspot.com/2022...
December 30, 2022
A good attempt, except it is obviously written by someone of West.
***
"Following the collapse of the Qing dynasty and the events of the 1911 Revolution, China was essentially a new nation. Imperial China previously had a long, rich history, dating back as far as 221 BCE. ... "
There's no evidence that it didn't hold further back, other than possibly a lack of discovery thereof by West.
" ... So, when the dynasty fell in 1911-1912, it left space for the nation to become something brand new. This should have been good news for a public who had been waiting on the fall of imperialism for years, only tolerating the monarchy because they had no other political option, but this was not the case for the Chinese people."
Much presumption there, imposing thought of West or the author on Chinese people.
"While the previous conflict was over and the monarchy had fallen, all was not peaceful in China. After about 2,000 years of imperialism, this newfound republic was weak and fractured. ... "
Wasn't that due to brutal force by West to push opium into China?
" ... Without the tradition and steadfast rules of the monarchy, China seemed to be scrambling for somewhere to land. The country was suffering a crisis of identity, looking to its allies for guidance. In the aftermath of their long imperial history, what was China to become?
***
"There was no easy answer to this question. It seemed that everyone had a different vision for the future of China, and this created conflict and chaos among both the Chinese government and the people. The sheer size and population of China made a centralized government a near-impossible task after such a long time of division. During this era, there was no trust in the shakily established Chinese government, so control of China fell to the most powerful possible candidates, and China spiraled into what is now referred to as its Warlord Era."
When was it not the Warlord Era in China?
"The unease and political confusion across China allowed these warlords, including members of the Beiyang Army, to gain power in many parts of the nation. When China found itself without any leadership after the failed start of the republic and the subsequent death of the first president, Yuan Shikai, the country dissolved into factions. The remaining warlords divided the nation up among themselves. By 1916, China was rife with corruption, littered with power-hungry, militant warlords, and suffering from hunger, poverty, and cruelty. The factions warred with each other, battling for dominance, land, money, and power."
And West takes no responsibility for causing it, by pushing opium?
"The warlords’ main goal was profit. They were seeking power and wealth and used strategies of exploitation and corruption to achieve their goal. Throughout the period of warlord rule, the civil service perished, and the highly educated withdrew from political into academic life, leaving the government to be run by militants and power-hungry careerists. These warlord governments did not care for the well-being of the people of China, instead serving only their own ends."
So the warlords aped Western models.
***
"On May 4, 1919, mass protests broke out in Beijing. The protestors were mostly made up of students who stood in opposition to the Chinese government’s decisions during World War I. China had, for example, given up territory to Japan, a move these protestors did not approve of. These demonstrations, known as the May Fourth Movement, caused a rise in Nationalist sentiment among the Chinese people."
Why did China have territory in Japan?
***
March 22, 2024
Short and Concise History of the Chinese Civil War
The Chinese Civil War was actually a series of wars that began shortly after the last Emperor abdicated. The communist forces became a force in the 1920’s and had a bloody exchange with the Nationalist until the Japanese forces invaded China. During World War I I, the Nationalist and Communist tentatively united to thwart the Japanese threat. The peace would not last in spite of pressure from the Allies. When Japan surrendered and withdrew from China, hostilities resumed. The Nationalist initially performed well but by the middle of 1948, the communist forces began to prevail. By January 1950, the Communists occupied all of Mainland China. The author was not particularly objective in that he was unnecessarily critical of the Nationalist while failing to discuss all of the Communist’s atrocities. However, this is an interesting discussion of the Chinese Civil War.
The Chinese Civil War was actually a series of wars that began shortly after the last Emperor abdicated. The communist forces became a force in the 1920’s and had a bloody exchange with the Nationalist until the Japanese forces invaded China. During World War I I, the Nationalist and Communist tentatively united to thwart the Japanese threat. The peace would not last in spite of pressure from the Allies. When Japan surrendered and withdrew from China, hostilities resumed. The Nationalist initially performed well but by the middle of 1948, the communist forces began to prevail. By January 1950, the Communists occupied all of Mainland China. The author was not particularly objective in that he was unnecessarily critical of the Nationalist while failing to discuss all of the Communist’s atrocities. However, this is an interesting discussion of the Chinese Civil War.
May 13, 2024
Life of a nation
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Liked the frankness of the struggle for true freedom amidst ignorance and poor leadership. The leadership of the nation lacked perpetual responsibility and Visionary focus to young generation. The struggle may look stupendous and wasteful but remained true, independent and focused.
Politicians and all leaders should read it.
There is struggle in putting materials in an easy flow, thus rated.
murigieliudn@gmail.com
Liked the frankness of the struggle for true freedom amidst ignorance and poor leadership. The leadership of the nation lacked perpetual responsibility and Visionary focus to young generation. The struggle may look stupendous and wasteful but remained true, independent and focused.
Politicians and all leaders should read it.
There is struggle in putting materials in an easy flow, thus rated.
July 28, 2022
I learned much about how the Communist took over China
I had only a vague idea about an event we live with now. We once referred to the mainland government as Red China. Now we have to decide how to deal with the government now there.
I had only a vague idea about an event we live with now. We once referred to the mainland government as Red China. Now we have to decide how to deal with the government now there.
May 2, 2022
Chinese War, Not So Civil.
A good little primer about a very big conflict. Millions died to prove one side right over that of another.
A good little primer about a very big conflict. Millions died to prove one side right over that of another.
May 2, 2022
Brilliant
Though there were few zig zags, beautifully narrated. And seems to be very neutral. Strongly recommending this one for a short read.
Though there were few zig zags, beautifully narrated. And seems to be very neutral. Strongly recommending this one for a short read.
June 10, 2024
Good information presented in a readable form. Great series if you're into history.
September 11, 2024
Not actually a book
Perhaps it is my fault for not checking the book length, but this reads more like a Wikipedia article than a book. Save your money and don't buy it.
Perhaps it is my fault for not checking the book length, but this reads more like a Wikipedia article than a book. Save your money and don't buy it.
June 29, 2022
Chinese Civil War - Trouble Within and the rise of Communism
A very good read on China's rise to communist ruling powers. China has a troubled history with its people regarding free speech and individual human rights.
A very good read on China's rise to communist ruling powers. China has a troubled history with its people regarding free speech and individual human rights.
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